The first time I went to Barcelona, I thought I wasn’t going to like the city. I thought it would be a major tourist trap. But that wasn’t true at all. There are so many (free!) sights that make it a special place. I…
When people think of Spain , they think of the endless beaches on the West Coast, the Catalan culture of Barcelona , or Arabic influences in Andalusia. You hear few people about the beautiful part of the north of Spain:…
In addition to Paris and London, Barcelona is one of my favorite European cities. From ancient architecture to its location by the sea, and the delicious tapas that you fly around: I always find it a nice place to go…
If you have an extra day during your trip to Seville, or on your visit to Andalusia, definitely don’t miss a chance to go to Córdoba. Sadly, if people even know about this city, they usually tend to skip it! The…
No matter how much I travel, I have never gotten such positive response as when I told people that I was visiting Seville. It seems that it has left a positive mark on almost everyone who has ever been there. I got…
I don’t think I have ever received as many questions about any of my itineraries, as I did when I traveled Andalusia! Which is not so strange of course: Andalusia is a pretty magical place! The dry terracotta-colored landscapes with striking white villages…
Now that winter is well on the way in a large part of the world, I thought it was about time to have a look at a nice and warm escape. I’ve always been fascinated by the Canary Islands: it’s a…
It’s time for another budget list! It’s a bit different than last time, since I was with my dad this time. And my dad has the habit of grabbing my credit card away as soon as I offer to pay…
With over 3 million inhabitants, Madrid is not only the capital of Spain but also the biggest city of the Iberian peninsula. Still many travellers, who’d rather spend a weekend at sea, are skipping the city in favor of Barcelona,…
City breaks in Europe can easily make a pretty big dent in your wallet, especially in summer months, when costs can jump up three times. I spent ten days in Barcelona for €25 a day, in the middle of the summer.…